fear and fire. Behind her, footsteps thundered. Doors creaked open. Voices called her name- not with concern, but with intent. She burst through the side corridor, turning sharply towards

. "Anna," He said calmly but cold. "What is the meaning of all this disruption?". She didnt answer or apologise for barging in. She just went straight to the poi

. Anna threw the journal on his desk with a shaky hand. "Read it it's Olivia journal. She wrote every

ecame quiet

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d, stunned. She was expecting the principal to support her and take her side, but it was the other way round. " Olivia was dying inside and you all watched her fade and did nothing!" . "Olivia

rateful we let you in. But instead ,you barge into my office throwing around rape accusations as if this is a soap opera and a tragic heroine". His voice rose now, sharp and booming. "You think anyone will believe you over one of our most respected staff members? Do you want to destroy a man's career just because you are jealous no one ever looked at you the way they

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in by two security staff. Hawthorne stood on the podium like a jud

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coldly. "And we will not let your fantasies s

be allowed to come to class and also not be allowed to eat any food in the dining. If she continues to harass

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